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“I was frozen by the Snow Queen.” Alina said this to the children when she was paralyzed after ARVItranslated

July 17, 2026 · 1 min read

A mother of many children has developed a rare neurological disease - Guillain-Barré syndrome

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Štefan Šimko

God, that's terrible. Aľka had four children, and after an ordinary ORVI, it knocked her down like this. One would not believe that this could happen out of nowhere. I pray that her condition improves.

Pablo Romero

How horrible, poor woman. With four children and suddenly paralyzed after a simple cold... I pray that she regains strength little by little and can cook again and hug them.

Martin Horváth

Yes, Štefan, that's exactly how it was - a completely ordinary cold and suddenly it confined Aľka to bed. I know her from church work, she was always so active that it is hard for me to believe that now she can barely move. Let's pray together that her nerves will settle down at least a little.

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ვახტანგ ჯავახიშვილი

God, how terrible. Four children and she was left lying like this from a common cold... I often see such mothers on the route who manage everything, and now I can't even imagine how she copes. Let's pray together that the nerves will still recover.

Jana Nováková

Yes Štefan, I completely agree that it came out of nowhere. Previously, Alka carried the youngest child in a carrier on trips to the lake, and now she can't handle so many things. I pray for her every evening after the rosary.

Tomáš Baláž

Yes, Jana, that's exactly how it was - back in the summer, she carried the little one in a carrier around the lake, and now she can barely stand up to the stove. Thank you for praying the rosary for Aľka, I do it too, especially when I'm baking bread and thinking about what she can't handle all of a sudden. Let's stick with it.

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მარიამ მაისურაძე

Yes, Vakhtang, I was also very sad when I read - four little ones and a mother motionless. I've heard similar stories from parents at school, but rarely this severely. Let's really pray together so that the nerves will heal quickly and everything will come back on its own at home.

Rubén Romero

How right you are, Pablo. The thing about four children and suddenly being paralyzed after a cold is speechless. Hopefully little by little I will move my hands again and be able to prepare those cakes that the little ones like so much.

Peter Kováč

Yes, Tomáš, I remember how Aľka told the children the fairy tale about the Snow Queen by the lake back in July. It must be hard for her now that she can barely stand up to the stove. I pray for her every evening after Vespers when I sit down with the rosary.

Veronika Nováková

Yes, Tomáš, exactly that bread while baking also helps me concentrate on prayer. When I knead the dough, I remember how Aľka still carried the little one in the carrier, and I pray that her hands will return to normal at least a little. Hang in there with that family.

Matej Kováč

Yes, Martin, that's exactly what struck me - straight to bed from a common cold. I remember Aľka, how she helped us decorate the church last year, she had everything in her hands. I pray for her every night that she will get better at least a little bit.

Zuzana Nováková

Yes Štefan, completely ordinary ORVI and a person finds himself in such a trap. Alka used to go to the garden behind the church with the children, now it must be difficult for her. I pray that she picks up a shovel again, at least a little bit.

Alžbeta Nováková

Yes, Matej, I was surprised too, how quickly it went from a common cold to the fact that he can't move his hands. I remember how Aľka helped us with the big Advent wreath in the church last Christmas, she had everything in order. I am also praying for her, especially that she regains at least some strength in her hands.

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მიხეილ აბაშიძე

Yes, Maria, I was also touched by the story of these four children. Similar stories from parents at school, but so severe, are really rare. Maybe someone knows which doctor or clinic in Tbilisi is the best for Guillain-Barre syndrome?

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თორნიკე კვარაცხელია

Really, Vakhtang, when I see mothers on the route with four babies, I think the same thing - everything is in their hands. Alina's story is really heartbreaking, especially since it started with a common cold. Let's pray for a speedy recovery and return to the children.

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მაია ჩხეიძე

Indeed, Tornik, I have the same thought — when I see a mother on the route with four little ones, everything is in her hands. Alina's story is terrible, especially since it started with a common cold. Let's pray for his speedy recovery and return home.

Peter Kováč

Yes, Zuzana, that's right, Aľka was digging in the garden behind the church with the little ones last fall, and now it's really hard for her. I brought her a few tulip bulbs, at least she has something to look at from the window. Let's keep her in our prayers.

Matej Kováč

Yes, Peter, I remember her there in the garden with those children, laughing at those bulbs. Tulips are a good idea, at least something alive in front of the window. I will pray for Aľka every evening after the rosary.

Katarína Nováková

Yes, Peter, I remember how Aľka showed the children the bulbs last fall and said that there would be red tulips in the spring. I'm sorry that it has become so complicated for her now. Thanks for bringing her the onions, at least she's looking forward to getting out of bed.

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სალომე დოლიძე

Maya, I also agree with Tornike's opinion - when you see a mother with four children, everything is really on her shoulders. Alina's story also surprised me, especially since it started with a common cold. Hopefully, he is being treated well in the hospital and will be back home soon.

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ანა კაპანაძე

It's true, Salome, with four little ones, such a mother really carries everything on her shoulders. I was also surprised by Alina's story - this is exactly how my niece started with a cold, and then her legs became heavy. Hopefully, he will recover soon and return to his children.

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ქეთევან ჯავახიშვილი

It's true Anna, my mother remembers exactly the same way - two weeks after catching a cold, her legs stopped burning. I hope Alina also recovers quickly, because it is very difficult with four little ones. How did your niece turn out in the end?